Italian edit

Etymology edit

From contro- +‎ luce.

Noun edit

controluce f (invariable)

  1. contrast or juxtaposition of light
  2. (cinematography) back lighting

Noun edit

controluce m (invariable)

  1. silhouette
  2. (cinematography) a backlit shot

Adverb edit

controluce

  1. against, or into the light